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Rebooting Democracy thoughts on Activists versus Pundits and Law

Posted on September 6, 2010 by Karl

The difference between an actual organizer/activist working in a movement and someone of the punditry; there are *concrete* artifacts pursued by an organizer/activist and the primary artifact of a pundit is their cult of personality. If there aren’t proposals behind … Continue reading →

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Looks like while the vote was still down, those who did come out made some big choices

Posted on May 20, 2010 by Karl

Philadelphia Inquirer: Bob Edgar: Philly.com: AP: “Rising tide of frustration: Specter’s legendary resilience proved no match for a restless electorate.” Philadelphia Daily News: Will Bunch: “Specter, the ultimate survivor, a ‘relic of an earlier time’” Philadelphia Inquirer: Patrick Kerkstra: “Phila. … Continue reading →

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Election Result Maps

Posted on November 9, 2008 by Karl

Data visualizations can sometimes spur us into contemplative directions. Sometimes they can put us to sleep. These are some of the more interesting election visualizations I’ve come across: Mark Newman, Department of Physics and Center for the Study of Complex … Continue reading →

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2000: Long lines FL and OH, 2004: long lines OH, 2008: long lines every contested state?

Posted on November 4, 2008 by Karl

Watch where the long lines form and where they don’t. Keep a close eye on that. Stay in line, don’t do a provisional ballot unless absolutely necessary! Make sure your vote counts!

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It’s Our Time Generation-X: Why I’m Voting For Obama

Posted on November 2, 2008 by Karl

There’s something special taking place in America – whether we realize it or not – it is the hand-off (or wrenching off) of national political representation from the Boomer generation to Generation-X. GenX was labeled early on by Boomers as … Continue reading →

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McCain Campaign Manager: ‘This Election is Not About Issues’

Posted on September 2, 2008 by Karl

That’s a real quote folks. Parse it carefully. Take it for what it is – a rare moment of revealing honesty. Rick Davis, campaign manager for John McCain’s presidential bid, insisted that the presidential race will be decided more over … Continue reading →

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Social Media/Software Links for Today

Posted on September 1, 2008 by Karl

There’s a theme going on here that is a bit hard to place… but it’s there. Jon Udell: Homophily, anti-recommendation, and Driveway Moments , shout out to Global Voices Online: Recommendation systems don’t help me much. They only suggest things … Continue reading →

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Vote!

Posted on November 7, 2006 by Karl

At Philly Future there are PA voter resources, links, and what our regional blogosphere is saying. Get out and vote today.

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Still here, despite the baby boomers best attempts at blowing up the globe

Posted on July 17, 2006 by Karl

The world seems to be going mad like never before and there is no solace in what is to be found online. At at time of world is in clear crisis just a cursory glance at Memeorandum exposes deep divisions, … Continue reading →

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In September 1985: Frank Zappa’s Letter to His Fan Club

Posted on May 2, 2006 by Karl

In 1985 Frank Zappa sent a letter to his fan club to warn them about the “Wives of Big Brother” – the PMRC. There is very much I agree with Democratic party on, but whenever some of its leaders find … Continue reading →

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